Lindcott Armory Compare / .224 Valkyrie vs 6mm ARC
Cartridge comparison
.224 Valkyrie vs 6mm ARC
.224 Valkyrie is faster (3,300 vs 2,950 fps); 6mm ARC carries more energy (1,950 vs 1,450 ft·lb).
.224 Valkyrie →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
6mm ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .224 Valkyrie | 6mm ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2017 | 2020 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.224″ | 0.243″ |
| Case length | 1.6″ | 1.491″ |
| Velocity | 2,700–3,300 fps | 2,750–2,950 fps |
| Energy | 1,050–1,450 ft·lb | 1,700–1,950 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–9 ft·lb | 6–9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 1300 yd | 1000 yd |
FAQs
- Is .224 Valkyrie faster than 6mm ARC?
- .224 Valkyrie is faster — up to 3,300 fps versus 2,950 fps.
- Does .224 Valkyrie hit harder than 6mm ARC?
- 6mm ARC carries more muzzle energy (1,950 vs 1,450 ft·lb).